Humans of Zuni: Kameron Eustace

This is Kameron. Taking a glimpse at the world of his ambitions and dreams.

By Kyle A. from Zuni High School in New Mexico

My Dawg on The Rez

A rez dog is a dog that is mixed breed, basically a mutt. They have no real home and roam around the rez with no real purpose. My dog is a rez dog and has been able to survive the harsh conditions we call home here in Zuni land.

Zuni High School

Smith-Dual Credit

Dual Credit with NTU and ZHS

Secret lands of the Zuni Pueblo

No skyscrapers in sight, no blur from the smog. Only a beautiful landscape captured in the morning that comes with freezing your fingers off to greet our Father Sun. Defining peace and sovereignty found here only in the Zuni Pueblo.

Humans of Zuni: Anthony Sice

In the Pueblo of Zuni, we open ourselves to windows of opportunity to grow and prosper. Anthony found his passion for baseball in the red dirt fields, playing with family, uncovering a talent he didn't know he had, and nurturing that talent.

Humans of Zuni: Chasady Simplicio

Peering into the ocean of wandering waves, for the mind seeks beyond the shores and piers, past the blue horizons, and into the welcoming skies of the next morning.

My Dawg on The Rez

No More killing, Save the Indian

"kill the Indian, save the man" -Richard Henry Pratt

Tribal Sovereignty

Sacred Earthlings with sacred practices. We as A:shiwi (Zuni) people keep our religion sacred. And with this comes a law created by the Tribal Government. The No Flash Photography law that is abided by us as well as nonmembers of the community.

Tribal Sovereignty and Writing the Op-Ed

The fight to have our voices heard to bring back Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

Our sovereignty is inherent

We have always been a sovereign people and one with the earth since the beginning of time.

Tribal Sovereignty: Washed Faces

As the children are fed along a river, they find gratitude in the heart of the land. From one corn stalk to the next, the seed grows and the root stretches into the underworld, grasping the soul of their ancestors. A mother's sovereignty.

A Spirit's Path Home

For thousands of years, my people and our ancestors have inhabited the land, reciprocating blessings between ourselves and spirits of the animals. Our identity could have vanished long ago, but the walls that structure our protection still stand.

Protection of sacred lands

It took little for the United States government to take 99% of Native lands along with the lands and resources well they and private corporations continue to exploit. These corporations don't understand that these lands are our place or worship.

Humans of Zuni :Kyle Awelagte

This is Kyle Awelagte's story of his journey, becoming who he is today and the help of his family.

Culture Is Not Mass-Produced

The story behind two Zuni silversmiths and their efforts to market their jewelry in the face of non-Native opportunists who steal authentic designs to mass produce for a global market.

"Rez''ilient Education

Our tribal sovereigntypaves the way for us to developa unique education system that is the foundation for ensuring we support and enrich the deep culture we have within our community.

Humans of Zuni: Jodi Kallestewa

This is Jodi Kallestewa's story. How she has overcome adversity and struggle to become more confident and outgoing.

Red Road of Connection

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." -Chief Seattle of the Duwamish Tribe

Humans of Zuni: Kristyn Eriacho

How sports have gotten Kristyn through lifes hardships

Earth as a part of tribal sovereignty

The land has a deeply rooted connection to the A:shiwi people. They have had many obstacles but remain on their sacred land.

Humans of Zuni: Joshua Mahkee

With life bringing many challenges and problems, you can always find a person smiling through it all. Here is the story of my brother Joshua and his journey of self-introspection and finding happiness.

Humans of Zuni: Cody Seciwa-Koons

Personal stories define who a person by describing how certain events shaped their personality. This is Cody Seciwa-Koons' story.

Humans of Zuni: Ian Bowekaty

Behold my friend, classmate, most proud to say: my brother.

Sovereignty: The Backbones of Our Community

The importance of women in our culture and in my life

Culture Preservation and Native Americans

Native Americans have endured so much abuse for far too long. Now something must be done about it and we must be heard.

Tribal Sovereignty in Zuni

Tribal Soverignty can be seen in plain sight around Zuni Pueblo.

Sustainability for Sovereign Native Communities

When people think about Native communities, they think about the poverty levels and the stereotypes. I wanted to show how sovereign Native communities can continue to sustain themselves and thrive through the reclamation of ancestral traditions.

Democracy In Zuni

A tree has grown through a tractor that has been sitting in the middle of Zuni for many years. Just like democracy, it takes time to implement change and sometimes the change can affect something significant like removing the tractor from the tree.

Bad Park Conditions in Zuni

Bad parks and playgrounds are a safety hazard for children. We always want what's best for our children, and that starts with safety! Let's help out the community by fixing and cleaning up playground equipment that is in disrepair.

"My #1 person"

Her grandmother is her biggest support.

Irresponsible Dog Breeding in Zuni, NM

Rez dogs have started costing people and the community too much.

Independent letter to the editor

Letter to the editor of The Independent

Never Quit

This post is based on a interview that I conducted with a fellow student named Autumn Cooeyate.

The Happiest Moment of My Life.

The happiest moment in my life was when my sister told me exciting news I never expected.

Democracy in Zuni, NM

The sun was setting down on October 25, 2021. You just have to appreciate our freedoms like being outside and enjoy nature.

Generations of running

This was taken at the 2021 NM State Cross-Country Race. Our ancestors would run to different places sending messages and receiving messages. Running has been a part of our generation for many years and here we successfully continue the cycle.

Language Preservation of the A:shiwi

The Zuni (A:shiwi) people, like all Indigenous peoples, are valiantly endeavoring to save their sacred language.

Conjoining Zuni High and Middle School, Will It Work?

The plan to solve both the Zuni High School and Zuni Middle School's problem is to create one conjoined school where the high school is currently located. Will a conjoined school work or not?

Experience of Las Vegas, NV

Sienna's experience in Las Vegas

NJHS Writing

The Black Plague

Pork Prices Skyrocket With New CA Proposition

Pork prices have been on a steady increase across the county. Learn about the proposition that is behind these increases, and how it affects the people in your local community. An interview with an agricultural professional reveals it all.

Zuni teenagers and the use of illegal substances

Letter to the editor of the Independent

Why People Steal and What Communities Can do to Solve it

This article discusses shoplifting and many things underlying it.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Maia

For a project, I interviewed Maia Hales about her life, what she pictures for her future, and some words of wisdom. Maia talked a lot about her family, what she wants to do after high school, and how she would like to be remembered.

Story

This is a story I did over hostile architecture and it's damaging effects on homeless populations and disabled people in public spaces

Tribal Sovereignty and Writing the Op-Ed

The fight to have our voices heard to bring back Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

Our Democracy

For our democracy post I wanted to talk about a local protest and walk out.

Humans of Tioga County

“Practicing on the field won't do you any good, you have to practice outside of being on the field.”

Red Road of Connection

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." -Chief Seattle of the Duwamish Tribe

Humans of Zuni: Cody Seciwa-Koons

Personal stories define who a person by describing how certain events shaped their personality. This is Cody Seciwa-Koons' story.

Humans of Zuni: Cody Seciwa-Koons

Personal stories define who a person by describing how certain events shaped their personality. This is Cody Seciwa-Koons' story.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Haley Foster

I interviewed Haley Foster and I learned she is a very kind and caring person. I learned that she is a black belt in martial arts and wants to perssure a career in engingering.

Secret lands of the Zuni Pueblo

Journalism Article

An argumentative journalism article about the importance of school board members having background checks.

Sibling Rivarly

I didn't sign up for this

Covid affecting bsketball at EHS.

I wrote about how Covid affected EHS basketball. I interviewed Jimmy Rodgers who is the boys varsity basketball coach.

Humans of sophomore honors: Jenica Huddleston

In this Interview, Jenica told me about some parts of her life. These included future plans, her mom, and hardships she faced.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Christy Wilson

For my Humans of Sophomore Honors projects, I interviewed Christy Wilson. She talked a lot about her family because family is important to her, and some of the happiest moments of her life.

Interview with Burt Samples

Earth as a part of tribal sovereignty

The land has a deeply rooted connection to the A:shiwi people. They have had many obstacles but remain on their sacred land.

Protection of sacred lands

Democracy: A fragile strength in America

Democracy nowadays is a lot like this ancient A:shiwi pottery piece from 1050 AD: broken and delicate. Although it has gone through years, decades or even centuries of hardships, it has still stayed somewhat intact.